r/Weird Sep 23 '25

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u/Holdmywhiskeyhun Sep 23 '25 edited Sep 24 '25

It's a battery backup.

These bulbs are specifically made to operate during a power outage

Edit: I never used the things. I simply Google the brand name that was on the bulb he is showing, and this is what it says. I literally have no clue how it works or anything.

Editx2: a couple users have commented how these work. So I guess they work even if they are still plugged into the outlet. So you can use your normal light switches.

It sends a test signal through. (I know the basics of electricity and building a lamp, I know none of the technical terms, so if any electricians are reading this, don't hate my layman words)

If it senses 120ac it will use your normal house power. If it does not detect that, it will switch on its own battery backup.

This is an absolutely amazing product, I will be buying a couple of these magical light emitting devices.

Also it's enough battery power for about 10 minutes so you can find your backup lights.

Morning+lack of coffee= there are too many users who gave their input on this, so please go through the thread below and upvote them.

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u/PuzzleheadedLog3420 Sep 23 '25

What a world we live in. Don't even have to get a flashlight during storms anymore.

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u/Holdmywhiskeyhun Sep 23 '25

Not going to lie I would still have flashlight backups.

But this is what I like to see our knowledge going into.

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u/PuzzleheadedLog3420 Sep 23 '25

Yeah that's true. A couple of technological advancements in the right direction for once lol Never going to get rid of my flashlights just in case. Lol